Question

In the context of sectoral contribution to Gross Value Added (GVA), which of the following trends are observed in Kerala compared to India (2023-24)?

1. Kerala’s primary sector contribution to GVA is higher than the all-India average.

2. The secondary sector contribution is more or less similar in both Kerala and India.

3. Kerala’s service sector contribution to GVA is much higher than the national average.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 and 3 only

• Kerala’s primary sector share is lower than India (Kerala 8.78% vs India 16.65%), so statement 1 is incorrect.

• Secondary sector has a similar share (Kerala 26.97% vs India ~27–28%), making statement 2 correct.

• The tertiary sector is dominant in Kerala (64.25% vs India 54.61%), so statement 3 is correct.